K-foodie meets J-foodie - Season 5

First aired: 3/12/2026 12 episodes

Si-kyung meets Japanese top model and actress Ayaka Miyoshi as a new dining buddy.

Episodes

1. A new encounter

Aired: 3/12/2026

Si-kyung meets Japanese top model and actress Ayaka Miyoshi as a new dining buddy. After exchanging greetings at a cafe in Tokyo, the two head straight to a famous tsukemen restaurant. With the first bite, Si-kyung realizes that Miyoshi is a true connoisseur of taste.

2. 5 kinds of teppanyaki course

Aired: 3/12/2026

A store with no signboard in the old shopping street. In this place, which is only operated by reservation only, you can enjoy a full course of teppanyaki from super-large steak, bony tataki, grilled scallops, menchikatsu, and monjayaki.

3. Miyoshi's hometown restaurant

Aired: 3/19/2026

Si-kyung visits Miyoshi's hometown, Kawagoe, Saitama. He tastes juicy gyoza at a regular spot Miyoshi frequented during her school days. With spontaneous exclamations of delight, the beer flows down smoothly.

4. The taste of the sushi craftsman

Aired: 3/26/2026

A high-end sushi restaurant in Tokyo introduced by Korean Si-kyung to Japanese Miyoshi. A seventeen-course sushi meal presented by a sushi master with 26 years of experience. Will Si-kyung be able to win over Miyoshi's palate?

5. Yakiniku Omakase

Aired: 4/2/2026

Si-kyung and Miyoshi visit a yakiniku restaurant located in Roppongi, a hot spot in Tokyo. At this special restaurant, which is said to be frequented by famous Korean and Japanese celebrities, they enjoy the finest Matsusaka beef as an omakase meal.

6. Miyoshi's secret hideout

Aired: 4/9/2026

Miyoshi reveals her secret hideout to Si-kyung. Not only are there delicious drinks and snacks, but the owner even recommends perfect pairings! Si-kyung is extremely satisfied, but at the same time, he says he has a certain worry...

7. Invitation to a Korean restaurant

Aired: 4/16/2026

Si-kyung and Miyoshi's gourmet date has resumed in Korea! Si-kyung is confident that he has prepared a fantastic lineup; where is his first restaurant? It is a yakiniku restaurant featuring seven types of kimchi made by a kimchi master and premium pork. An invitation to a Korean gourmet restaurant.

8. The Sundae Gukbap of My Life Found in Hipjiro

Aired: 4/23/2026

A grand reveal of Si-kyung's true favorite sundae gukbap spot, worthy of being called the 'Minister of Gukbap.' Miyoshi, who accompanied Si-kyung to this famous sundae restaurant boasting a 40-year history, devours a bowl of rice in the blink of an eye!

9. Food paradise Yeonseo Market

Aired: 4/30/2026

Upon hearing that Miyoshi liked traditional Korean markets, Si-gyeong guided her to Yeonseo Market, a food paradise. Here, where a wide variety of foods can be enjoyed, the two fully savored the flavors and charm of a Korean market.

10. Korean food most loved by Japanese people

Aired: 5/7/2026

Soy-marinated crab, the Japanese people's favorite Korean dish! Today, Si-kyung visits a famous crab restaurant in Seoul chosen by Miyoshi. As a lavish spread is laid out, featuring soy-marinated crab, marinated shrimp, and crab roe rice, Miyoshi shares her memories of Korea.

11. One&Only nourishing perilla samgyetang

Aired: 5/14/2026

On a day perfect for a nourishing meal, Si-kyung introduces Miyoshi to a restaurant specializing in perilla seed ginseng chicken soup. The two marvel at the thick, nutty broth and tender chicken. On top of that, the Cheongyang peppers served as a side dish add a surprising spicy kick.

12. Pyongyang Naengmyeon for you

Aired: 5/21/2026

A crazy restaurant in Jongno that Si-kyung carefully chose for Miyoshi, who loves Pyongyang cold noodles. For just 11,000 won, Pyongyang cold noodles, boiled pork slices, and mung bean pancakes are served, and Miyoshi succeeds in finishing the entire meal at an incredible speed.